Beijing slumps in poll

2013-7-23 9:53:00 From: Global Times

Beijing has ranked 24th among 35 Chinese cities in a recent survey measuring urban life satisfaction, the Beijing Times reports. Jinan and Qingdao in Shandong Province ranked first and second, with Xiamen, Fujian Province, placing third.

Beijing's ranking this year is up from its position last year of 26th. Findings of the survey, conducted by the Urban Quality of Life Research Center, were released on June 22. The study measured various factors that contribute to overall urban life satisfaction.